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Top Stories Two dead, evacuations ordered as NSW flood threat moves south More communities on the NSW north coast are told to evacuate as the threat from the state's deadly flood crisis moves south from the stricken city of Lismore. Anti-IS fighter Ashley Dyball believed charged over disappearance of Brisbane childcare worker The Queensland man is the second person to be arrested and charged over the disappearance of Brisbane child care worker Samuel Thompson, the ABC understands. The most common infectious disease in babies you may never have heard of It's the most common infectious cause of malformation in Australian babies, but few pregnant mothers are aware of the dangers of CMV. Why are some people more gullible than others? Why do some people fall for the lamest April Fool's pranks and others see straight through them? Tears and relief as NSW Police moves to remember officers who took their lives The names of police officers who took their lives following trauma on the job will be included on the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, as the result of tireless campaigning from loved ones. Meet the man who took on Debbie with a chainsaw Dean Springbett, 80, is one of several residents from the remote town of Dingo Beach who survived Cyclone Debbie's wrath. Four days on, the town is still waiting for help. Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal The Government reaches a deal with the Nick Xenophon Team to pass its proposed company tax cuts in exchange for additional energy measures. Bulldogs show again they have what it takes against Swans The Western Bulldogs show — despite being outplayed at times by Sydney in the grand final rematch — that their best is still good enough to get results. Gay marriage proponents bullying Australians, Archbishop says Same-sex marriage advocates are bullying people into accepting a legislative change, despite a majority of Australians being against it, Sydney's Anglican Archbishop Glen Davies says. Richard Morecroft, Alison Mackay image wins 2017 portrait prize Gary Grealy wins the 2017 National Photographic Portrait Prize with a stately portrait of former ABC journalist Richard Morecroft and his partner, artist Alison Mackay. Stocco father, son given 40 years' jail for 'cold-blooded' murder, manhunt Australia's former most wanted fugitives, father and son Gino and Mark Stocco, are each sentenced to 40 years' jail for the murder of Rosario Cimone, and a shootout with police during a two-week manhunt. Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop The Republicans managed to shoot themselves in the foot in grand style on health care last week, but not one to be deterred by a setback, Donald Trump this week set his sights on advancing his ambitious economic and energy agenda. Is it really a problem for Christianity that sincere people disagree? An article published earlier this week about God and "the problem of sincere disbelief" must have touched a nerve. But there isn't actually a problem at all, writes Michael Jensen. Inside SuperMax: Should young extremists be with hardened radicals? Australia's most secretive prison lies 90km north-east of Canberra, within the fortress walls of Goulburn's historic jail. In this modern facility, under bright lights and behind red doors, most of the inmates are suspected or convicted Islamist terrorists. With its 48-team proposal, FIFA is doing its best to ruin the World Cup The European Champions League now represents the highest-quality football on the planet, and a bloated 48-team World Cup will only fall further behind. Leaking buildings, mould and court battles: The dark side of the apartment boom Experts fear a coming glut of problem buildings that cannot keep the rain out will trap many buyers in legal limbo. The NT royal commission so far The royal commission has handed over its interim report into the youth detention system to the Government. Take a look at what's happened so far. Horse riding gives blind woman a sense of freedom A young woman who is legally blind becomes one of the few visually impaired horse riders competing in Australia, and hopes to make it to the Paralympics. Jetlagged bilbies readied for outback tourist season at Charleville Jet lag is not something usually associated with furry friends, but it is exactly what nocturnal marsupials underwent in readiness for the outback tourist season. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum With its 48-team proposal, FIFA is doing its best to ruin the World Cup By Dan Colasimone May wanted to let Europe down gently, now she has other worries By Europe bureau chief Lisa Millar Why many older Australians are afraid of a cashless society By David Taylor Gillard: Changing minds saves lives By Julia Gillard Just In PNG rapper's Bootilicious video highlights generational divide April 1, 2017 - 7:11 am How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions April 1, 2017 - 7:10 am Two dead, evacuations ordered as NSW flood threat moves south April 1, 2017 - 7:01 am World • PNG rapper's Bootilicious video highlights generational divide • How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions • Japan's fleet kills 333 minke whales in Southern Ocean hunt Business • Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal • APRA clamps down on interest-only mortgage loans • The zombies that haunt the Coalition's budget bottom line Politics • Xenophon, Government strike company tax cut deal • Abbott was warned against China extradition treaty while in office • Trump powers on with agenda despite healthcare flop Sport • Bulldogs show again they have what it takes against Swans • Cowboys too strong for Souths, Manly stuns Roosters • Controversial Adelaide-Perth draw in A-League Science and Tech • Why are some people more gullible than others? • Concerns about future summer blackouts as coal power stations close their doors • What's the real risk of shark attacks or terrorism? 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